It was that time again to rise and shine on another EuroSunday Miami event. For those in the know, you can just skip right to the pics. For those who don’t know, EuroSunday Miami is a once a month event occurring every 4th Sunday of every month. “EuroSunday is an event for owners of exotic, rare or vintage cars and bikes to use as a venue to showcase their works of art. But EuroSunday is more than just an event.  It is a lifestyle upholding a code of conduct that promotes social networking and camaraderie.”

To get your special invitation and to keep you abreast to event locations, head over to EuroSunday.net and sign-up!

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This past weekend, I made the drive up to Sebring International Raceway to catch NASA’s (National Auto Sport Assocition) 4th installment of 2009. NASA is “a business dedicated to organizing and promoting racing activities for both the aspiring or accomplished racer.”  Throughout Saturday’s events there were a multitude of programs. From NASA’s High Performance Driving Events to full on competition race, a program exists for anyone aspiring to drive on Sebring’s world renown raceway.

There were a plethora of some really cool cars out on the track. The pair of Porsche 996 GT3′s from Flat6 Motorworks parked in the pits next to us did not once sit out a round.  From the beginners session where drivers ride along with professional instructors, to the time trials where you race against the clock to knock down the quickest time of the day, the GT3′s were out and setting some really impressive times. I also spotted some sick Twin Turbocharged 350z’s, a pair of JDM Integra’s and a few Evo’s tearing up the track with their AWD tuned Turbocharged 4-bangers. I assume a few tuner shops were out there with their R&D crew bangin’ out every ounce of performance from their creations.  It’s a great way to test and tune as well as build up a reputation as being the fastest car on the track.

So, if you’ve got a modified tuned Euro and looking for a great way to spend a day or two driving on some of the world’s most challenging tracks, I suggest you check out NASA’s schedule. Special thanks to Mike and his parents, Richard and Andor for the invite and good times. See you out on the track.

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Another great turn out for April’s EuroSunday.  Sorry for the delay on getting these pics up, but perhaps these images can act as a precursor for this weekend’s EuroSunday. That’s right, May 24th. It’s that time again to detail your Euros and stretch her legs this Sunday morning.  See you out there.

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The sun rose over the Homestead Motor Speedway in mid-March to reveal one of the year’s most anxiously awaited events, the Ferrari Challenge. Each of the two races is a 45 minute timed race where 23 Ferrari F430 Challenge cars compete for the best time and the checkered flag. Who was there mingling among 3 or 4-dozen Ferrari F430 Challenge cars? Rezmoto.

“The F430 Challenge was created to allow Ferrari customers a chance to enjoy their cars in a structured competitive environment, racing against other Ferrari owners on the most challenging race tracks in North America. Created as a gentlemen’s racing series, the emphasis in the series is on fair competition among Ferrari owners with support from dealer teams. The series’ goal is to provide a venue for amateur Ferrari drivers who are looking to race the finest and most technologically advanced racing machinery available while perfecting their racecraft in a friendly and collegial atmosphere.” (Source: Ferrari North America)

These are no ordinary Ferrari’s either. “The F430 Challenge retains the same general look and the 490 bhp engine as the road-going version. The car also incorporates a large number of significant track-oriented modifications and a host of new features not previously seen in Challenge cars,” says Ferrari North America. This was never more evident than at the start of the racing. The event spanned over many days, and Rezmoto was present for both of the main challenge races. As the 23 cars entered into the race staged up in the starting grid, you could hear the rumble of the engines from clear across the Speedway. In the early afternoon hours, the green flag dropped on both days of racing. As they rip past you the screaming exhaust note leaves you with only 4 senses remaining. Your mind barely has the opportunity to process the images your seeing; 23 Ferrari’s flying past at breakneck speeds. After the sound of the cars leaves you deaf, the stench of race gas, spent clutch, and glowing brake pad’s hits you like a freight train and scorches your nostrils leaving you with only 3 remaining senses.

For the majority of the race we spent our time in the photography pit adjacent to turn #2. The track is a mixture of the inner road course track and the outer NASCAR oval track. Drivers race around the inner road course then exit out onto the NASCAR straight away that bridges the two sides of the road course. Turn #2 is the second turn after the NASCAR straight away section, so the drivers were coming in quite fast. The buzz of the motors downshifting simultaneously as they enter turn #2 is unmistakable. Its just one of the many notes and tones that drone from these works of art as they rip around the track, any one of which would make Beethoven jealous.

I had the opportunity to speak briefly with the winner of both the first and second days of racing, Scott Tucker. He remarks that it was a, “great race”, and that “everybody is getting stronger. Good competition.” He also said in a humble fashion, “things went my way, so Ill take it.”

“The Ferrari Challenge is one of the numerous “exclusive” experiences that Ferrari offers its customers — and whether owners are actually racing in the series, dining in the luxurious VIP hospitality tents, participating in weekend driving clinics or socializing with those that share their enthusiasm for Ferrari, the weekend provides a unique atmosphere and incomparable experience.” (Source: Ferrari North America).

Even if you don’t have the luxury of being the proud owner of a Ferrari, you can certainly feel just as lucky if you have the opportunity to come to one of the Ferrari Challenge events. We strongly recommend you try to check out an event in your area; we are already making our plans for next year’s event. More details can be found at: www.ferrarichallenge.com

Race Day 1 Gatorade Victory Lane Winners
1st: Scott Tucker (#55)
2nd: Mark McKenzie (#27) – 2008 Rookie of the Year
3rd: Richard Fant
Gentlemen’s Award: Jacinto Peynado

Race Day 2 Gatorade Victory Lane Winners
1st: Scott Tucker (#55)
2nd: Mike Zoi
3rd: Mark McKenzie (#27) – 2008 Rookie of the Year

Special Thanks to the Ferrari Challenge 2009 Top Sponsors:
Pirelli (Trofeo Pirelli)
Motorola
Shell
Avant Air
The Collection

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Here is a little something we’ve pulled from our Rezmoto Events’ archives.  Our team recently attended Import Wars at Palm Beach International Raceway‘s brand new facility.  Mind you, the make-over has transformed PBIR into a world class venue.  The road course and drag-strip have now been completely separated allowing PBIR to host two similtaneous events for one day of all-you-can-handle buffet style racing entertainment. More photos after the jump…. (import haters beware!)

Photo Gallery – Ruckus

Photo Gallery – Ruckus

Downtown Dubs is a group of guys and gals that meet up on Thursday nights on Watson Island in Downtown Miami, FL. They are a great group of guys; we cant wait until our next encounter with them. Below is just a preview; look for an upcoming photoshoot with Downtown Dubs.

Every week a group of automotive enthusiatsts based out of Miami, FL meet up to grab a bite to eat, hang out with each other, talk about their cars and their lives, and occasionally cruise to a cool secluded location to take some pictures. This group, called EuroOutcasts, has thier own forum where they chat between hangout’s and post interesting tidbits about their cars or things they find on the world wide web. In the next couple of weeks, Rezmoto and our photographers will head out and highlight some of the activities… Stay tuned.